Venue & Game Details
- Stadium: Oland Stadium, Antigonish, Nova Scotia
- Capacity: ~4,000
- Kickoff: 2:00 PM AT (1:00 PM ET)
- Competition: AUS Semifinal (winner advances to Loney Bowl)
- Broadcast: AUS TV / U SPORTS Live
Weather Forecast (Antigonish, NS – Nov. 1, 2025)
- Temperature: ~9°C (48°F) at kickoff
- Conditions: Cloudy with 20% chance of showers
- Winds: 15–20 km/h, swirling at field level
- Impact: Passing game could be affected; expect heavier reliance on the run
Injury Report
- Bishop’s Gaiters:
- QB Justin Quirion – healthy, threw for 366 yards in Bigg Bowl win over StFX
- RB Nathan Walker – cleared after hamstring strain
- DB Malik Pierre – questionable (groin)
- St. Francis Xavier X-Men:
- QB Silas Fagnan – probable (rib bruise)
- WR Isaiah Okafor – questionable (ankle sprain)
- LB Liam O’Connell – out (concussion protocol)
Key Player Matchups
- QB Justin Quirion (BU) vs. StFX Secondary: Quirion shredded StFX for 366 yards and 3 TDs in September’s Bigg Bowl.
- RB Nathan Walker (BU) vs. StFX Front Seven: Walker’s downhill style could exploit the absence of LB O’Connell.
- QB Silas Fagnan (StFX) vs. Bishop’s Pass Rush: If healthy, Fagnan’s deep-ball accuracy is a game-changer.
- WR Isaiah Okafor (StFX) vs. CB Malik Pierre (BU): If both play, this is the marquee matchup on the perimeter.
Team Recent Form
- Bishop’s Gaiters (5-3):
- Last 5: W-L-W-W-L
- Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense
- Notable: Won Bigg Bowl 29-3 over StFX in September
- St. Francis Xavier X-Men (5-3):
- Last 5: L-W-W-L-W
- Strength: Explosive passing game when Fagnan is healthy
- Notable: Beat Bishop’s in a 34-31 triple OT thriller last season
Series History
- 2025 Season: Bishop’s 29, StFX 3 (Bigg Bowl)
- 2024 Season: StFX swept Bishop’s, including a 34-31 triple OT win
- All-Time: StFX leads 14–6
- Trend: Bishop’s has momentum from their September blowout, but StFX has historically dominated the matchup.
Betting Trends
- Bishop’s: 4-2 ATS in last 6 road games
- StFX: 5-1 ATS in last 6 vs. Bishop’s
- Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings
- Key Note: StFX is 7-0 SU when scoring 30+ points since 2023
Projected Score: Bishop’s 24, StFX 20
Game Odds
Bishop’s Gaiters 46.5
St. Francis Xavier Axemen – 3
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025
